Minorities commission taking cognizance of Mazhabi Sikhs Shillong

Shillong hurries Mazhabi Sikhs eviction, disregards all objections

The World Sikh News is committed to protect the interests of the poor Mazhabi Sikhs of Shillong. Keeping a tab on their status, WSN presents an exclusive report of latest events in Shillong and the orders of the Minorities Commission summoning the Chief Secret... More »

The “Sweeper” Sikhs -Dkhars -foreigners in Shillong

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

Working with Sikligar Sikhs for the past decade, I realised Sikhs have a larger than life image of themselves. Beneath the veneer of bravado lie buried our misgivings, weaknesses and brute differences of caste and class. The state of the poor amongst us is not... More »

6 attackers of Avtar Singh arrested for attempted murder in Gulbarga

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

With the active intervention of Baljeet Singh Bhasin -Sikh member of the Karnataka State Minorities Commission and the local Sikh Sangat of Gulbarga, the 6 attackers of fork-lift driver Avtar Singh have been arrested. With the active intervention of Baljeet Si... More »

Heed Tamil Peoples’ Call: Close Sterlite forever, arrest MD Aggarwal

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

The right to clean air and water for the common man is under threat -in Tamil Nadu and in Punjab. In other regions as well. Much of this threat is engineered by private mills, like Sterlite. As the state turns a blind eye, people protest and get sniper-bullet... More »

Justice Rajinder Sachar -Human rights champion and friend of Sikhs

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

Reminiscing fond memories of meetings with Justice Rajinder Sachar, WSN editor Jagmohan Singh pays tribute to Justice Rajinder Sachar who passed away living a full life of truth and commitment. Without doubt, though he will be remembered more for his exhaustiv... More »

WSO expresses concern for disabled activist G. N. Saibaba

Published 8y ago - WSN News Desk

Civil liberties activist G. N. Saibaba languishes in jail, seeks medical attention as he confined to a wheelchair but the government of Maharashtra does not relent, courts have not helped, international refrain has been dismissed. WSO protests the treatment an... More »

WSO questions Indo-Canada security framework on human rights

Published 8y ago - WSN News Desk

WSO examines the Framework for Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism between Canada and India on the human rights front. The WSO concern gives expression to Sikh fears and concerns. Without getting cowed down by the superfluous and baseles... More »

Sikhs love Justin Trudeau and damn Indian scribes

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

Sikhs constituting 1.4% of the Canadian population and 1.8% of India’s have seen Sikh baiting during Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s trip to India. The Sikh nation’s response was mature and measured. In this open letter of appreciation, love and gratitude, editor... More »

WSN welcomes Canada PM Trudeau and his team

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

World Sikh News welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his family, his cabinet colleagues, members of Parliament, Canadian media team including Punjabi media persons to the Punjab. Jee Aayan Nu! Welcome!! Bienvenue!!! The World Sikh News welcomes: Ca... More »

Sikh nation rebuts Indian media’s Sikhophobia over Canada PM visit

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

As a run-up to the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his family and cabinet colleagues, Sikhophobia has struck. Indian magazines, veteran columnists and the establishment have joined hands to give a thumbs-down to the visit, ostensibly because o... More »

The Need for Eye, Blood and Organ Donation in india

Published 8y ago - Nanak Singh Nishter

World Sikh News endorses this appeal by celebrated poet and author in multiple languages to the general public to know more about the need and facts about eye and organ donation. The author through his writings and activism has been propagating this for long. ... More »

Sewak Jatha Dadar showcases unique mentoring program, develops app

Published 8y ago - WSN News Desk

Sewak Jatha Dadar in Mumbai develops a unique mentoring program for students to train them in learning, academic, management and life skills. To induce professionalism in one’s working, stay motivated to pursue goals and be prepared to face the individual and ... More »